TripSmithBoston
A curated guide to Boston, United States: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Public Garden 4.8★ (19,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 4.8★ (20,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Charles River Esplanade 4.8★ (4,800 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- The Harvard Museum of Natural History 4.8★ (5,600 reviews) · Natural history museum
- Fenway Park 4.8★ (45,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Boston Common 4.7★ (38,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Boston National Historical Park - Charlestown Navy Yard 4.7★ (11,000 reviews) · Historical place
- Museum of Science 4.7★ (23,000 reviews) · Science museum
Where to eat
- Mamma Maria 4.7★ (2,100 reviews) · Italian
- Cafe Bonjour 4.7★ (3,200 reviews) · French
- Carmelina's 4.6★ (2,800 reviews) · Italian
- The Salty Pig 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Italian
- Thinking Cup 4.5★ (2,100 reviews) · Coffee shop
- Trident Booksellers & Cafe 4.5★ (4,300 reviews) · Cafe
- Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Back Bay 4.4★ (2,700 reviews) · Cafe
- George Howell Coffee 4.5★ (1,500 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- Wicked Craft Co. 4.5★ (1,600 reviews) · Bar
- Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge 4.8★ (1,300 reviews) · Bar
- Bukowski Tavern 4.4★ (1,500 reviews) · Bar
- Lucky's Lounge 4.3★ (1,400 reviews) · Lounge bar
- The Tam 4.3★ (1,100 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Public Garden
- Afternoon: The Harvard Museum of Natural History
- Dinner: Mamma Maria
- Nightcap: Wicked Craft Co.
Day 2
- Morning: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Afternoon: Fenway Park
- Dinner: Cafe Bonjour
- Nightcap: Apex Rooftop Bar and Lounge
Day 3
- Morning: Charles River Esplanade
- Afternoon: Boston Common
- Dinner: Carmelina's
- Nightcap: Bukowski Tavern
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Boston?
With 19 notable sights and 15 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.